Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

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A 5 page paper that presents an interpretation of the definition of Americanism by examining the distinct characteristics and tendencies of Americans and the origins of these traits. Discussed are the definitions of Americanism as presented in Frederick Jackson Turner's 1893 essay "The Frontier in American History" and Alexis de Tocqueville's "Why the Americans ...

Abortion Issues

  • 8 page paper

An eight page paper which looks at the history of abortion, the changes in its legality, religious and social perspectives on the issue, medical aspects of the procedure and some features of the pro-life versus pro-choice debate. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the way in which social housing may benefit if the Egan Agenda was adopted in the construction of this type of property. Short term direct savings are considered as well as longer term indirect savings. The paper also includes a description of the Egan Report's general findings in order ...

This 8 page paper considers the statement that Rites are artefacts form the past and social obligations. The paper considers the evidence for this statement and uses rites of passage as an example, looking for evidence for and against this statement and then considering an alternative hypothesis for their continued existence. The bibliography cites ...

An 11 page (9 pp. + 1 pg. outline) paper which examines how child adoption is a healthy choice by disputing the historical ‘nature vs. nurture’ argument, and providing supportive evidence that adopted children regardless of the race or sexual orientation grow up to be happy, intelligent and well-adjusted adults. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 4-page paper presents three essays about reinforcements, evolution of job design, and social information approach and job characteristic approaches of job design. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Responses to Five Essays

  • 10 page paper

A 10 page paper which offers up five different responses to five essays. The essays are by Amy Tan, Ann Causey, Opal Palmer Adisa, Edward Abbey, and Ellen Ullman. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page report presents a critical essay written on the topic that “Workers at the bottom of the economic ladder are paid enough.” An initial essay is presented and then criticized in terms of its overall argument and pseudo reasoning/fallacies. Then, the essay is revisited and suggestions are made of how it should be revised to better state the author’s ...

A 3 page essay which discusses the two different meanings of humanities--in the general sense and in the liberal arts sense.

A 4 page paper. Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from radioactive poisoning on November 23, 2006. Specially, he died from polonium-210. This essay outlines the event leading up to his death, what British officials found, and what they did. The essay also provides an explanation of what polonium-210 is. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 9 page paper. A family is a complex system comprised of interdependent members. This essay begins by discussing the family, the subsystems and their boundaries and the interaction within the family environment and the larger environment. The essay reports studies on problem solving and provides suggestions for problem solving and conflict management strategies ...

A 10 page paper. The loss of a child is the most devastating, the most stressful experience a person can have. This essay begins by reporting data regarding the numbers of infants and children who die each year. The essay then explains the types of guilt the parent suffers, the grieving process of parents, ...

Common Social Problems

  • 5 page paper

This 5 page essay discusses three social problems many communities face: teenage pregnancy, student literacy rates and illegal aliens. The essay also identifies the community agencies that typically address these problems. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page paper. The essay begins with a definition of 'welfare state' and discusses what makes the U.S. a reluctant welfare state. Three of the many social welfare programs are discussed briefly: Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Pensions. The writer discusses the differences between certain other countries and the U.S. in terms of health ...

Grounded Theory

  • 8 page paper

An 8 page paper that explains and discusses grounded theory methods in research data analysis. The essay discusses the key concepts and steps in this process, including the different coding methods, sampling and when the research ends. The three levels of coding, open, axial, and selective are explained with an example. The essay concludes with ...

This 3 page essay is based on student-provided case studies of three clients, Freydia, Thomas and Rad, each with a different situation and different goals for the clinician-client relationship. The essay reports the contract that would be made with each client and evaluation of the contract. No Bibliography.

This 3 page paper begins by explaining labeling theory, including criticism of the theory. The essay provides examples of prevention programs that would support this perspective. The writer also comments on parenting styles found most effective for preventing delinquency. The essay concludes with comments related to treatment of status offenders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses why the systematic framework of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation make up the social work process. The framework is discussed in terms of a problem solving approach used in organizations as well as in the counseling-based helping professions. The essay reports Mary Richard's comments on assessment as the first step ...

A 14 page paper that discusses the stages of group development, elements of effective groups, and group processes. The discussion includes Tuckman's stages of group development and other authors. The essay applies these theories to Families with Children from China (FCC), an international support group with chapters in numerous places. The essay reports a ...

This 12 page paper looks at the impact of health risk behaviors within the urban male adolescent population. The essay discusses many of the issues that face impoverished urban youth with an emphasis on Black males, including the behaviors that negatively impact their health. Statistics are included. The essay ends demonstrating the resiliency of some ...

This 3-page paper answers questions pertaining to listening and communications. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper evaluates changes in technology over time as it concerns communications. How it has affected certain segments, such as people of different races and socioeconomic groups, is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 11 page paper which discusses the subject of gender communication. The paper uses the cable television program, 'Sex and the City,' to serve as a tool for examining communication between genders. a literature review is also provided as it pertains to studies on gender communications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper details the impacts gender and culture can have on effective communication. Workplace communication can be affected by each. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A five page paper which considers the functionalist, interpretive and critical models of communication theory, the ways in which they differ, and their respective interpretations of the relationship between communication and culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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